Oct 24, 2023
Annual Charge Conference
Annual Charge Conference Franconia UMC is hosting the Region 4 (Southern) Charge Conference on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome and Church Council is expected to attend. At that time, we will offer a digital copy of the Charge Conference report. Please gro.cmuainocnarf@eciffohcruhc liame if you would like a copy.
Oct 22, 2023
Youth Offsite Event – Prayer Labyrinth Experience
On October 22, we will be going to St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Alexandria to join their youth group for a prayer labyrinth experience! We’ll be leaving right after the 11am service and eating lunch there! For those wondering, a prayer labyrinth is impossible to get lost in. It is typically carved into the floor, and allows each person to go at their own pace, to use their feet as well as their words to pray. It’s a chance for each…
Oct 21, 2023
Trunk or Treat
One of our more popular community outreaches is our Trunk or Treat event. This year we are happy to once again offer this to the children in our community. It will be Saturday, October 21 from 4 – 6 p.m. We will have games and crafts planned in addition to the treats given at the cars. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Biscardo at gro.cmuainocnarf@yrtsinimsnerdlihc.
Oct 14, 2023
Piano Concert
Our Music Ministry presents Marianna Prjevalskaya, Pianist, on Saturday, October 14 at 4:00 p.m. at Franconia United Methodist Church. Performing Piano Masterpieces by Carlos Seixas, Franz Liszt, J. S Bach, and Alexander Scriabin.
Oct 8, 2023
A Gentlemen’s Afternoon
The Ladies High Tea was a total success! And we didn’t want to forget the men! All gents (children, youth, and adults) are invited to an afternoon of food and games on Sunday, October 8 at 3pm in Cokesbury Hall. There will be video games as well as card and board games, and even Corn Hole! This will be a laid back afternoon to hang out, eat some tasty snacks, and get to know others in the church! All are…
Oct 1, 2023
World Communion Sunday and Rise Against Hunger Event
World Communion Sunday and Rise Against Hunger Event Our sixth annual Rise Against Hunger event is scheduled for Sunday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. in Cokesbury Hall. We are planning to put together approximately 15,000 meals. There will be three shifts – set up, meal packaging, and clean up. We encourage people to sign up in advance but we will also accept walk-ins the day of the event. Please contact Suzanne Ackley (text or call 703-980-3708 or ten.xoc@eusyelkcax liame) for more information. Volunteers will be required to…
Oct 1, 2023
Weekly In-Person/Live Stream Worship – One Service
Please join us for Worship – One Service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 Come to 6037 Franconia Road and worship with us in person (more info below), or Watch live stream at Franconia UMC’s YouTube channel or via the Facebook page.
Sep 24, 2023
Safe Sanctuary Training
Safe Sanctuary training opportunity will be September 24 from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Cokesbury Hall and on Zoom. Keeping our children safe is of utmost importance to us at Franconia UMC. We have created a Child Protection Policy to help with this. One requirement of this policy is that volunteers who work with the children and youth of the church complete a Safe Sanctuary training. This training will cover our church’s Child Protection Policy and information on child abuse…
Sep 21, 2023
Phoenix Rising Meal Prep
Our Phoenix Rising ministry seeks donations and volunteers to provide packed meals for those with food insecurity. If you would like to support with September donations, please sign up here. You may deliver items to Cokesbury Hall under the long table nearest the kitchen. If you would like to volunteer packing and/or delivering meals, please contact the church office gro.cmuainocnarf@eciffohcruhc ta.
Sep 17, 2023
Youth Mission Trip Interest Meeting
If you are interested in joining the youth for their mission trip the last week of July 2024 (July 21-28, 2024), there will be a meeting in Cokesbury Hall this Sunday, September 17 at 3pm. All youth and parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. We will be going over costs, possible projects, overview of Red Bird, and answering any questions you may have. All youth who finished 6th grade through graduating high school seniors are invited to go, as…